SLINEX 2024: Strengthening India-Sri Lanka Maritime Cooperation
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | SLINEX 2024 (SRI LANKA-INDIA EXERCISE - 24) |
| Dates | December 17 to December 20, 2024 |
| Location | Visakhapatnam, Eastern Naval Command |
| Exercise Phases | - Harbour Phase: 17-18 December 2024 (Professional and social exchanges) - Sea Phase: 19-20 December 2024 (Joint operational exercises) |
| Inaugural Ceremony | December 17, 2024, marking the start of the Harbour Phase |
| Participating Units | - India: INS Sumitra (Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel), Special Forces team - Sri Lanka: SLNS Sayura (Offshore Patrol Vessel), Special Forces team |
| Focus Areas in Sea Phase | - Special Forces operations - Gun firings - Communication drills - Seamanship practices - Navigation evolutions - Helicopter operations |
| Significance | - Strengthening maritime cooperation - Enhancing interoperability - Promoting a safe, secure, and rules-based maritime environment |
| Year of Inception | 2005 |